Soccer

Israeli soccer set for another thrilling season

Defending champion Hapoel Beersheba leads a crowded field of contenders, with Beitar Jerusalem, Hapoel Tel Aviv, and the country’s traditional powerhouses all eyeing the title.

REIGNING CHAMPION Hapoel Beersheba (in red) and Maccabi Tel Aviv (in yellow) battle for possession as the two Israeli giants prepare for another season of Premier League competition, which begins this weekend.
Maccabi Haifa Reconsiders Its Plans. Benson’s Injury Moment.

Benson to be released or frozen: Maccabi Haifa will sign another foreign player

Peter Agba, Maccabi Haifa player.

Hungarian champions in talks to sign Maccabi Haifa's Peter Agba

FIFA PRESIDENT Gianni Infantino faces growing questions over the direction of world soccer after Israel withdrew its support for his leadership ahead of next year’s presidential election.

Israel withdraws support for embattled FIFA President Gianni Infantino


Iran team to enter US two days before matches in FIFA World Cup 2026, ahead of critical Egypt game

Iran announced over the weekend they would be making a complaint with FIFA about the requirements, with manager Amir Ghalenoei saying Iran are "the most oppressed team in the whole World Cup."

Inglewood, California, USA; New Zealand forward Elijah Just (11) and Iran forward Mohammad Mohebi (8) battle for the ball in the first half during a Group G match in the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Los Angeles Stadium, June 15, 2026.

Museum of Jewish Heritage spotlights Holocaust survivor's pro-soccer career during World Cup

The Museum of Jewish Heritage in New York will show an installation following the life of Jewish pro-soccer player and Holocaust survivor Paul Mahrer just in time for the World Cup.

 Museum of Jewish Heritage is closed during the coronavirus pandemic on April 30, 2020 in New York City.

The businesses that will make a killing in the World Cup, and those that will take a hit

The late broadcasting hours of the current tournament are going to keep you at home, punish the bars, and inflate the pockets of one specific industry.

The World Cup has far-reaching effects on the national mood

At the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Israeli security firms play defense against drone, cyber threats

CYBER AFFAIRS: One cybersecurity company, KELA Group, referred to the World Cup, which is ongoing in the US, Mexico, and Canada, as the “largest digital battlefield in history.”

A FIFA WORLD CUP 2026 security member at pitch side in Toronto Stadium in June.

Israeli clubs receive matchups for upcoming European campaigns

Beitar Jerusalem has already begun preparations for the 2026/27 campaign under new head coach Almog Cohen, who comes down to the sidelines from the sports director position.

HAPOEL BEERSHEBA (in red) will take part in Champions League qualification, while Maccabi Tel Aviv (in yellow) will play in the Europa League.

Soccer fans flock to Mexico City cathedral to pray to 'Soccer baby Jesus' for World Cup victory

Fans from Argentina, Colombia, Spain, Mexico, and other countries posed in front of the figure for photos or to ask for victory for their national teams.

A woman cleans a glass cabinet with a baby Jesus statue dressed in a version of the national soccer team jersey at a church in Mexico City June 12, 2014. Catholic soccer fans pray before the statue, which believers say has granted miracles in the past.

Why more and more football players are suffering from injuries?

The immense load of modern football, with congested fixtures and incessant sprints, is leading to an increase in muscle and knee injuries and long absences of superstars.

The football of recent years has become faster and more intense than ever

Why do businesspeople buy sports teams?

From sophisticated tax benefits, through a shortcut to regulators, to critical real estate engines – the hidden premiums of the football and basketball world.

Kenneth Walker from the Seattle Seahawks

The last line of defense: How one Jewish goalkeeper refused to let injury end his story

For goalkeeper Ben Levav, the road to the Maccabiah is a story of resilience, belonging, and embracing Jewish identity at a difficult time

Goalkeeper Ben Levav, 18, has overcome some major obstacles and hopes to compete in the soccer tournament in this summer’s Maccabiah Games.
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Iran secures a 2-2 draw against New Zealand amid protests at an intense World Cup encounter

A goal was celebrated by some fans critical of the Iranian government, many of whom carried Iran's pre-revolutionary Lion and Sun flag. Some also booed Iran's national anthem before kickoff.

 FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group G - Iran v New Zealand - Los Angeles Stadium, Inglewood, California, U.S. - June 15, 2026 Iran's Mohammad Mohebbi scores their second goal past New Zealand's Max Crocombe.